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Your parents are adorable. I meant their picture, but their personalities sound adorable too! I loved the phone story. I have a similar one for my dad. It was back when we went from an answering machine (that's broadcast out to the room) to voicemail (that you only hear on the phone receiver). He was leaving messages saying, "Amy....are you there?...pick up...." And I explained to him that I couldn't hear him until I played the message. Then I noticed he wasn't leaving messages at all. I asked him why not and he said, "You told me you couldn't hear them!" Who knew phones were so complicated lol.
I love all your plans and planning - that's one of my favorite parts, the planning! It's great that they trust your planning and let you take care of it.
One day I hope we're there at the same time. This trip, you'll be there on my birthday! (9/2). Since you'll be in MK at least part of the day, have a dole whip for me! (Like you need a reason lol). I prefer the regular whip over the float, but since you're the one eating it, I'll let you decide
I'm here! Well, technically I'm on DME, but close enough. My flight was fine and I am happy to say everyone at home got checked in for their flight just fine. I'll be the first stop then I'm going straight to Epcot. I'm hungry.
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Your parents are adorable. I meant their picture, but their personalities sound adorable too! I loved the phone story. I have a similar one for my dad. It was back when we went from an answering machine (that's broadcast out to the room) to voicemail (that you only hear on the phone receiver). He was leaving messages saying, "Amy....are you there?...pick up...." And I explained to him that I couldn't hear him until I played the message. Then I noticed he wasn't leaving messages at all. I asked him why not and he said, "You told me you couldn't hear them!" Who knew phones were so complicated lol.
I love all your plans and planning - that's one of my favorite parts, the planning! It's great that they trust your planning and let you take care of it.
One day I hope we're there at the same time. This trip, you'll be there on my birthday! (9/2). Since you'll be in MK at least part of the day, have a dole whip for me! (Like you need a reason lol). I prefer the regular whip over the float, but since you're the one eating it, I'll let you decide
I LOVE that story! And DM still leaves voicemail messages like she's expecting me to pick up! But at least she leaves a message!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
I have a similar one for my dad. It was back when we went from an answering machine (that's broadcast out to the room) to voicemail (that you only hear on the phone receiver). He was leaving messages saying, "Amy....are you there?...pick up...." And I explained to him that I couldn't hear him until I played the message. Then I noticed he wasn't leaving messages at all. I asked him why not and he said, "You told me you couldn't hear them!" Who knew phones were so complicated lol.
I love all your plans and planning - that's one of my favorite parts, the planning! It's great that they trust your planning and let you take care of it.
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I LOVE that story! And DM still leaves voicemail messages like she's expecting me to pick up! But at least she leaves a message!
My DH does this! I have to tell him all the time, "they can't hear you!". It's especially fun when he complains that he hates when people just sit there and listen to you instead of picking up the phone when they hear him!
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Thanks for all the great comments! By the way, I've passed on your best wishes to my parents!
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Have a great trip - bless you for all the planning work you do, even down to arranging how to check in for the flights. I bet your family thinks it's great, and they probably tell all their friends how you are the Disney expert. Congrats to your parents on reaching 50 years of marriage!
I was more worried about checking them in for their flight than they were! Everybody did as they should have, so everyone's checked in and all with A or B boarding passes. Now I'm less worried about them making it here tomorrow!
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Seriously hoping Isaac stays far, far away...nobody likes an uninvited guest!
You sound super organized; I hope check in for SWA and AKV all go without a hitch,
Glad you are taking the laptop and we can count on some live reports...I will need something to cheer me up as my kiddos head back to school next week!
As always, safe travels.
Danielle
Isaac is not welcome! I hate lugging my laptop along, but I have to admit it is a pleasure posting. It's so much easier to upload and post the photos, and having a real keyboard - you never know how much you miss it until you don't have it! It takes literally half the time when I use my laptop!
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Have a great trip, and I hope Isaac stays far far away from Florida. I've already been doing my rain dance for Kelly (OhToodles), but I have no problem stepping it up a notch for you.
Thanks for that!
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that Isacc stays FAR FAR away..........didn't see his name on that itinerary!!!
Have a magical trip and can't wait to hear all about it!!! make sure to get plenty of photos of everyone - including your pretty self!!!
Thanks for the pixies! And I think there will be plenty of pictures of me, because we have the Photopass+. However, I picked it up today and haven't taken a single PP pic. I'll do much better tomorrow!
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I'm so excited for your trip! I can't believe it's TOMORROW!!! I can't wait til my countdown is on hours instead of days... though 20 days is definitely not too shabby in the scheme of things!
Super excited for the Princess Room update! Just excited for all of it, really!
I adore the Royal Rooms. So many fabulous little details! I took like 40 pictures. Meri is going to love it as much as I do. I'm excited for her to see it!
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Awesome, I can't wait to see your pictures of the resort! I'm staying in the non-suite section (Little Mermaid?).
That won't be open yet, but I'll try to sneak in and get some pictures! Without ending up in Disney jail.
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Phew! I'm tired from reading about all that planning! Can't wait to meet you on Monday,hopefully my shy little munchkins play along! LOL!
I think my nephews will get them talking!
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Wow, great plans! My heartfelt congratulations to Mable and Ed. They are lovely people and that's a great picture. I agree that they must have married as children, because they don't look old enough to be celebrating their 50th anniversary. I wish I could be there to congratulate them in person.
I am interested to hear what you think of AoA--and I have been thinking about going over there to see the resort and eat at the Food Court.
You just had to make the point about bathroom breaks, didn't you?
I will tell the royal parents you wished them a happy anniversary! And I am beyond excited to check out AOA, including the food court!
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on your planning. I feel accomplished when I plan out trips for just my husband and me. I couldn't imagine juggling that many people.
Hope you all have a blast--especially the nephew who keeps remindng you that you "can wait." The wait is over!
I have to face the music with him tomorrow! Maybe I should have a gift ready for him!
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Glad you arrived safely! Hope you have a great vacation! And I hope the JWTBRM (jerk with the bad ride mojo ) doesn't make an appearance.
So far, so good! No bad anything today.
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My DH does this! I have to tell him all the time, "they can't hear you!". It's especially fun when he complains that he hates when people just sit there and listen to you instead of picking up the phone when they hear him!
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I got a text not long ago from Sharon! She said "Royal room is too cute! Meri is going to love it!"
And it had this pic:
Man!! Wish I were there!!!
I can't wait for both of you to see it in person!
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Have a wonderful time and hopefully I'll see you around.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
So here's the short version of today's events. I had a pleasant flight down, if a bit bumpy. My room was ready when I checked in. It is beautiful! So full of awesome little royal details. I took a bunch of pictures and even a little video, but for now, I'll just post one.
I can tell you, they know how to treat a Princess right!
I went to Epcot because today is my snacks only day. My first snack was giant, but very tasty. The rustic ham and cheese tartine from Boulangerie Patisserie.
Otherwise known as French bread pizza. Actually, it's not on French bread, more like a rustic ciabatta bread. That pretty much filled me up, but I did manage to save a bit of room for something sweet.
Milk chocolate caramel with sea salt! No FABs today, it was too hot! (I may have to turn in my Epcot Lush Club membership for saying that ). I did some shopping. Here's a sneak peek at one of my purchases.
Hint: that's my name in Chinese. I called it an early night and am sitting in my royal room, watching fireworks.
Sort of! Tomorrow I move to AKV and the rest of the family gets here, but I think I'll spend a little time in AK before that! TTFN!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Sounds like a fabulous arrival day! The Royal Room looks awesome...I love the color combos.
Okay, you posted a pic of my all time favorite snack....nothing beats the yummy deliciousness of chocolate, caramel, and sea salt. Thoses babies are huge and chewy and totally awesome, in my humble opinion.
Have a good morn at AK and hoping the move to AKV is smooth and that the rest of the fam arrive without issue and on time!
Danielle
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on your planning. I feel accomplished when I plan out trips for just my husband and me. I couldn't imagine juggling that many people. 
Who knew phones were so complicated lol. 
Well, technically I'm on DME, but close enough. My flight was fine and I am happy to say everyone at home got checked in for their flight just fine. I'll be the first stop 
then I'm going straight to Epcot. I'm hungry. 
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"Sparky"(My first trip.)
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Mosy and Meander and our three princesses
I hate lugging my laptop along, but I have to admit it is a pleasure posting. It's so much easier to upload and post the photos, and having a real keyboard - you never know how much you miss it until you don't have it! It takes literally half the time when I use my laptop!
I'll do much better tomorrow!
Meri is going to love it as much as I do. I'm excited for her to see it!
Maybe I should have a gift ready for him!
The rustic ham and cheese tartine from Boulangerie Patisserie.
). I did some shopping. Here's a sneak peek at one of my purchases.
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